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Atheneum Books for Young Readers (2003), Edition: Library Binding, 304 pages
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A high school junior and his cousin suffer the ramifications of joining what seems to be a "reputable" school club.
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2003
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LibraryThing member edspicer
The Battle of Jericho clashes with a great topic—hazing. Who would not want to wear the stylish black silk jacket of the Warriors of Distinction? This club has been around for more than 50 years. Membership in this club guarantees status, fine parties, universal acceptance, and perhaps even the
The book has several problems. The most difficult is the dialogue, which does not match the novel’s realism:
“What’s manure?” Cleveland whispered.
Josh answered, “Cow dung. Doo-doo. Feces. Sh__”
Cleveland groaned and interrupted, “I get it.” (194)
The characters and their motivations are without depth. The bad guy, Eddie Mahoney, is especially flat. Jericho, the main character, is anxious to meet Arielle but is so shy that page after page drifts by before he makes contact. Finally he calls her on the phone and they arrange to go to a work party together. On only his second time speaking to Arielle, shy Jericho “was enjoying this. And he was enjoying the fact that somehow all his shyness had disappeared.” (49)
Young readers will identify with the struggle between acceptance and conscience. Pages will burn as readers march through each night of hazing. Draper fans may not be disappointed with this book, but she has several better books.
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girl of your dreams—but at a price! The fast-paced action will win over many teens. Draper has a good sense for the way teens get sucked into poor peer behaviors, unable to speak about them even when they recognize danger. The book has several problems. The most difficult is the dialogue, which does not match the novel’s realism:
“What’s manure?” Cleveland whispered.
Josh answered, “Cow dung. Doo-doo. Feces. Sh__”
Cleveland groaned and interrupted, “I get it.” (194)
The characters and their motivations are without depth. The bad guy, Eddie Mahoney, is especially flat. Jericho, the main character, is anxious to meet Arielle but is so shy that page after page drifts by before he makes contact. Finally he calls her on the phone and they arrange to go to a work party together. On only his second time speaking to Arielle, shy Jericho “was enjoying this. And he was enjoying the fact that somehow all his shyness had disappeared.” (49)
Young readers will identify with the struggle between acceptance and conscience. Pages will burn as readers march through each night of hazing. Draper fans may not be disappointed with this book, but she has several better books.
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LibraryThing member hezann73
Jericho can't believe his luck when he is invite to pledge to the Knights of Distinction - the coolest group in school. But the intitation process is humiliating and dangerous. How badly does he want in the group and what is he willing to give up?
LibraryThing member JudiMoreillon
This fast-paced story with well-drawn characters gives a realistic portrayal of high school junior Jericho and his friends' internal struggles with peer pressure and fear and choosing to do "the right thing." From the very first small crime, shoplifting, the Warriors of Distinction "Pledge Slime"
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begin to question the value of their choice to pledge the club. Still, the lure of being cool, wearing the black silk jackets of the Warriors, being more attractive to girls, all contribute to the pledges "all of us or none of us" quest for membership. Draper builds the suspense and readers feel the tension, all the time knowing that this will not turn out well for these teens. Show Less
LibraryThing member ERMSMediaCenter
A high school junior and his cousin suffer the ramifications of joining what seems to be a "reputable" school club.
LibraryThing member vickyviking
I really enjoyed this story.
LibraryThing member mtlkch
Really didn't like this one . . .
LibraryThing member jothebookgirl
I read The Battle of Jericho by Sharon M. Draper this weekend. This is a young adult book. I read a lot of YA books so I can make recommendations to my students. It takes place in a high school in Cincinnati in the dead of winter. For the most part the characters are African American and affluent.
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The story or should I say tragedy revolves around a 50 year tradition where an elite group of students are selected to pledge an exclusive club called Warriors of Distinction. As you read, you will find yourself holding your breath hoping what you think can happen won’t. Show Less
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